 | | The word "coffeehouse" tends to carry with it various images,
some of which don't really apply to the Crosstown Acoustic
Cafe, so we decided to describe it clearly right at the beginning.
Picture this. Suppose you had a big living room, several times
larger than the one you have now, and after thinking about it
you said, "I think I'll invite five music artists over and give
them each a chance to perform here in the living room. I'll bake
a few desserts, and put on some coffee. Then I'll invite my
friends and neighbors to come, until the room is full, and we'll
spend the evening together, sharing and listening."
It's a nice idea, but most of us don't have a living room that big.
There is a room though, right here in Ocean Grove, that fits the
description quite well. Recently renovated by the OGCMA, it's
located just west of Thornley Chapel. (In fact, some call it
Thornley Chapel West.) But whatever you call it, it's a great
place to hold a "living room concert." And we're inviting you to
come and share the evening.
What kind of audience is invited? A listening audience. If are
old enough to sit still and listen, you'll do fine. Crosstown
evenings are "listening experiences." We come because of
what we are going to hear.
Is it primarily for young people? Actually, no. This coffeehouse
is for everyone. If you are in your teens, or have celebrated
your eightieth birthday some time ago, or are anywhere in
between, you are welcome, especially if you enjoy listening to
artists talk about their songs before they sing them in a relaxed
and friendly atmosphere.
Is it like a drop-in? Come whenever, leave whenever? Well, you
may come at any time, but we think you'll enjoy the evening
more if you are there at the beginning. To be honest, because
the seating space is limited, you may want to arrive early.
Well, we hope this gives you a little idea of what to expect at the
Crosstown Acoustic Cafe. See you there.
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